3 DRUG SUSPECTS NABBED, P500K SHABU SEIZED IN CL STINGS

BY KEVIN GALANG

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — Police on Monday arrested three drug suspects, including a “high-value” target, and seized at least P476,000 worth of shabu in separate anti-illegal drug operations in Pampanga and Olongapo City.

In a report to Police Regional Office 3 director Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr., Pampanga police commander Col. Levi Hope Basiliplo said HVT “Joseph” was arrested by members of the Guagua police.

Confiscated from the suspect were some 55 grams of shabu worth P374,000.

Meanwhile, in a report by Olongapo City police commander Col. Carlito Grijaldo, two drug suspects were caught in an entrapment operation in Bgy. Barretto, Olongapo City.

Members of the CPDEU OCPO launched the operation.

Seized from the duo were at least 15 grams of shabu worth P102,000.

Hidalgo hailed his men for the successful arrests.

“I commend our troops for a job well done. The entire police force of PRO3 remains committed to our mission of eradicating the proliferation of illegal drug trade within our communities, in pursuit of a drug-free Central Luzon,” Hidalgo said.